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A big week for Democratic women, the left says

The Democratic women of the U.S. Senate stand on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Democratic women of the U.S. Senate stand on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
By Bria Felicien
May 24, 2018

1. Just Peachy: A Great Night for Women Candidates in Georgia

From The Daily Beast: "Yes, Stacey Abrams will be the Democrats' nominee for governor. But many more Democratic women are suiting up for what could be an earth-shaking general election."

2. Another Big Primary Night for Democratic Women

From New York Magazine: "The 2018 primary schedule takes a break next Tuesday, but resumes on June 5, when eight states — including California — stage the year's single-largest and most significant batch of primaries."

3. Women continue their march to the midterms

From Newsday: "Democratic voters seem to be looking for women to vote for."

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